Founded late in the fall before the big rush to Thunder Mountain in the beginning of 1902, Roosevelt soon became the leading camp in the new mining district. Thousands of men, having heard that Thunder Mountain was destined to be the biggest gold...

Grace Gallet had to wait in New York City to get her passport in 1919. After she received her passport, she had to remain in New York for at least 5 more days before she could travel. (Grace Gallet was born on May 23, 1893 in Pocatello, Idaho....

In his two interviews with Troy Reeves and Andrew Farrar (September 2006 and October 2006), Steve Ahrens, a journalist and lobbyist, offered his memories of the Idaho State Capitol between 1975 and 2006. In his first interview, Ahrens focused on...

In his two interviews with Troy Reeves and Andrew Farrar (September and October 2006), Steve Ahrens, a journalist and lobbyist, offered his memories of the Idaho State Capitol between 1975 and 2006. In his first interview, Ahrens focused on his...

In his two interviews with Troy Reeves in August and October 2005, Dave Bivens discussed his time in the Idaho State Legislature. He served in the Senate from 1967 through 1974 and the House in 1993-1994. During his first interview, Bivens...

In his two interviews with Troy Reeves in August and October 2005, Dave Bivens discussed his time in the Idaho State Legislature. He served in the Senate from 1967 through 1974 and the House in 1993-1994. During his first interview, Bivens...

Known as Goddin's River in the days of the fur trade. This stream originally was named for the trapper who discovered it. Thery Goddin, a prominent Iroquois who explored this river in 1819 or 1820, had come here with Donald Mackenzie's fur hunters...

Mine Disaster Memorial. This double life size statue was sculptured from steel with welding torch and rod by Ken Lonn to honor the 91 victims of the country's worst mine disaster since 1917 plus all the living hardrock miners of the Coeur d'Alene...

Pioneers,O Pioneers! Old Oregon Trail Centennial Celebration, June 12-13-14 1930. The program lists events over three days including a parade, circus, air races, and a dance. A list of early Idaho Pioneers is part of the pamphlet.